Cypriot Mahalepi

Ingredients:

(Makes approximately 4 servings)

For the mahalepi:

– 4 cups water

– 5 heaped tbsp. cornstarch (niseste) Natural Life

For serving:

– Rose syrup

– A few drops of rosewater

– 1 tsp. sugar – Natural Life

– Cold water and ice cubes

Instructions:

Pour the water into a saucepan, add the niseste Natural Life and mix well. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Divide the mixture into small bowls – which have been previously rinsed with water – and leave to cool. Serve chilled, with rose syrup, rosewater, sugar, and ice cubes.